Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HELP study?

There are several effective therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but
they are often time consuming. In this study, we want to see if adding the
medication Methylene Blue USP will make the therapy work faster thus
allowing us to reduce the number of treatment sessions. To answer this
question, we are looking for eligible individuals suffering from PTSD who
are willing to receive no-cost psychotherapy for PTSD and possibly also take
Methylene Blue USP. The study is running in three locations: Austin
(512) 404-9118,
Philadelphia (215) 746-3327, and Seattle (206)
685-3617.

Am I eligible for this study?

Please give us a call if you're interested in participating. We can help
determine your eligibility.
You may be eligible to participate in the HELP study if:

You are between the ages of 18 and 65

You have experienced a serious traumatic event, such as rape,
assault, combat, serious car accident, or a natural disaster.

You are currently experiencing symptoms such as unwanted
thoughts or images about the trauma, avoidance of reminders of the
trauma, and feeling anxious or depressed.

I want to participate in the study. How do I enroll?

If you're interested or have questions, please call us right away.
All three of our study locations are currently enrolling. The study is being
run in Austin (512) 404-9118, Philadelphia (215) 746-3327,
and Seattle (206) 685-3617.

When you call, we'll explain
the study procedures in more detail and ask you a few questions to determine
if the study is a good fit for you. If it does seem to be a good fit, we'll
schedule you to come to our clinic for a no-cost psychiatric evaluation to
discuss your symptoms, determine your eligibility for the study, and provide
you with local referrals for treatment if you are not eligible for the
study.

What treatment will I receive?

If you're eligible for the study, you will receive at least 6 sessions of psychotherapy for PTSD.
You may also receive a medication
called Methylene Blue USP or a sugar pill called a placebo. All participants complete three follow-up psychiatric
evaluations after treatment has ended.

How much does the treatment cost?

All assessments and therapy visits will be provided at
no cost to study participants. We do not reimburse for transportation
costs. Y